5 nights/6 Days All-Inclusive Remote Luxury Fly-In Ruaha National Park Safari
An Exclusive Southern Tanzania Private & Intimate Wilderness Escape
Escape the crowds and step into one of Africa’s last true wildernesses on this 6-day all-inclusive luxury fly-in safari to Ruaha National Park. Designed for travelers who value privacy, exclusivity, and deeply personal wildlife encounters, this journey takes you far from the busy safari circuits and into a land where nature still moves at its own pace.
Flying effortlessly from Zanzibar, Arusha, or Dar es Salaam, you arrive directly in the remote beauty of Ruaha — Tanzania’s largest and most unspoiled national park. Here, dramatic landscapes, ancient baobabs, and the Great Ruaha River set the stage for intimate game drives, guided walking safaris, night wildlife experiences, and quiet moments of pure luxury.
With spacious camps, highly experienced guides, and flexible daily schedules, this safari is ideal for honeymooners, couples, solo travelers, and luxury safari connoisseurs seeking authenticity without compromise. Every day unfolds gently, allowing you to connect not just with wildlife, but with the silence, the stars, and the spirit of wild Africa.
Why Choose Ruaha National Park for a Luxury Safari?
• All-inclusive luxury fly-in safari to Ruaha National Park
• Seamless flights from Zanzibar, Arusha, or Dar es Salaam
• Total privacy in one of Tanzania’s most remote wilderness areas
• Intimate wildlife encounters with minimal safari vehicles
• Exclusive game drives in Tanzania’s largest national park
• Guided walking safari with expert bush guides
• Night game drive revealing rare nocturnal wildlife
• Bush breakfast in a secluded wilderness setting
• Flexible daily schedule tailored to your pace
• Elegant luxury lodge or tented camp in pristine surroundings
• Exceptional guiding and personalized service
• Ideal for honeymooners and seasoned luxury safari travelers
Tour Features:
Private Game Drives
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser
Why Travel with AfricaPathways?
Handcrafted remote & luxury Tanzania safaris Deep knowledge of Southern Tanzania Personally selected luxury camps Authentic, uncrowded safari experiences Seamless logistics from arrival to departure
Recommended dates
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Day 1: Fly-In to Ruaha National Park – Arrival & First Game Drive
- Ruaha, Tanzania
Your journey begins with a private transfer from your hotel to the nearest airport, followed by a scenic fly-in flight to Ruaha National Park. Upon arrival, you are warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your luxury lodge or tented camp.
After check-in and a leisurely lunch overlooking the wilderness, set out on your first afternoon game drive. Explore Ruaha’s rugged terrain, home to large prides of lions, elephants, leopards, and rare antelope species — all experienced in near-complete solitude.
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2-5 ¦ Ruaha National Park
- Ruaha, Tanzania
Day 2: Full Day of Game Drives – Untouched Wilderness
Spend the day immersed in Ruaha’s vast landscapes with extended morning and afternoon game drives. With fewer vehicles and endless space, sightings feel personal and unhurried. Follow the Ruaha River, watch elephants gather at waterholes, and enjoy flexible pacing tailored entirely to your interests.
Day 3: Guided Walking Safari & Intimate Wildlife Encounters
Today offers a rare opportunity to experience Ruaha on foot. Accompanied by expert guides and armed rangers, enjoy a guided walking safari in Ruaha National Park, learning to read animal tracks, discover medicinal plants, and feel the raw pulse of the bush.
This intimate perspective brings you closer to nature in a quiet, respectful way — an experience that defines luxury through connection rather than extravagance.
Day 4: Leisure & Night Game Drive Experience
Enjoy a slow, flexible morning to relax at camp — perhaps with a spa treatment, private deck time, or watching wildlife from your veranda.
As night falls, embark on a night game drive in National Park, revealing a completely different side of Ruaha. Spot nocturnal predators, bush babies, and other rarely seen creatures beneath a starlit African sky.
Day 5: Bush Breakfast & Game Drive
Begin your day with a game drive followed by a bush breakfast in Ruaha National Park, set in a secluded wilderness location. Savor freshly prepared dishes as the sounds of nature surround you — one of the most memorable moments of a luxury safari.
Continue exploring Ruaha’s diverse habitats, enjoying intimate sightings and uninterrupted views.
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Final Game Drive & Fly-Out
- Ruaha, Tanzania
Enjoy a final morning game drive, taking in the last moments of Ruaha’s wild beauty. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar, Arusha, or Dar es Salaam.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred back to your hotel, concluding your exclusive luxury fly-in Ruaha safari.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
✅ Safari Inclusions
✔ Fly-in & fly-out flights from Zanzibar / Arusha / Dar es Salaam
✔ Hotel–airport–hotel transfers
✔ Luxury lodge or tented camp in Ruaha National Park
✔ Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ Unlimited game drives in Ruaha National Park
✔ Guided walking safari with armed ranger
✔ Night game drive experience
✔ Bush breakfast experience
✔ Park entrance & conservation fees
✔ Drinking water during safari activities
✔ Emergency medical evacuation (AMREF Flying Doctors)
❌ Safari Exclusions
✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tips & gratuities
✖ Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, minibar)
✖ Alcoholic & premium beverages (unless specified by lodge)
✖ Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
